Information for Students Planning to become Physical Therapists
The doctoral degree (Doctor of Physical Therapy, or DPT) has become the entry-level degree
for the profession. To pursue a career as a physical therapist, you will need to complete a bachelor's degree,* successfully
compete
for admission to a physical therapy school, complete that school's physical
therapy program requirements, and pass a state licensure exam. At that
point you will be able to practice physical therapy in a variety of settings,
including hospitals and private practice. Several universities in
*The specific major is not necessarily important, but a science major (such as biology) will allow you to finish the appropriate science coursework and have it count toward your bachelor’s degree.
Links to Physical Therapy Schools in Georgia
Additional information from Professional Associations
Links to Physical Therapy Schools in
·
Armstrong State
University (Savannah, GA) – Doctor of Physical Therapy
degree
· Emory University (Atlanta, GA)– Doctor of Physical Therapy degree
·
Georgia State University (Atlanta, GA)
– Doctor of Physical Therapy
·
Georgia Regents University
(Augusta, GA) – Doctor of Physical Therapy degree
· Mercer
University (Atlanta, GA, campus) – Doctor of Physical Therapy degree
·
University of North Georgia
(Dahlonega, GA) –Doctor of Physical Therapy
degree
Additional
Information from Professional Associations (info
appropriate for professionals AND for prospective students)
Physical Therapy Association of
Georgia
Look under the “Schools” tab for institutions offering
Physical Therapy and Physical Therapist Assistant degrees.
American Physical Therapy Association
Includes information for prospective Physical Therapy and Physical Therapist Assistant students
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